I need an adjective to precede the word “commitment”

Question

I'm looking for an adjective that has a close meaning to strong, undying, relentless...

the school’s __ commitment to bring change.

I'm writing a personal statement for a school.

You can spoil good writing by using too many adjectives. That phrase reads nicely without one.

Mebigfatguy · Answer 1 · 2011-01-27 05:12:48Z

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answered Jan 27 '11 at 5:12

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Two of these were in the OP's post. – Daniel δ Mar 7 '12 at 18:45

InSane · Answer 2 · 2011-01-27 08:55:06Z

Some of the words above, though apppropriate, do seem a bit hyperbolic. Based on your real level of commitment,

Firm

might be a good option as well. It indicates a strong commitment but not something that is necessarily on the same lines as eternal / unwavering etc

kgarten · Answer 3 · 2011-01-27 07:09:41Z

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answered Jan 27 '11 at 7:09

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Jay · Answer 4 · 2011-01-27 05:07:46Z

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edited Jan 27 '11 at 5:07

answered Jan 27 '11 at 4:51

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Mostafwani · Answer 5 · 2012-03-07 16:10:11Z

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I can think of two words to emphasise the meaning:

1- Deep commitment

Profound, having great meaning or import

2- Genuine commitment

Real, rather than pretended or false

answered Mar 7 '12 at 16:10

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aedia λ · Answer 6 · 2012-03-13 16:27:09Z

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What about strong, intense, or abiding?

Regardless of the adjective, though, this phrase might come off as a little "overpandering [sic]." Maybe go with something a little less heady, like

...the school's long history of growing along with its students and with the community...

edited Mar 13 '12 at 16:27

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answered Mar 7 '12 at 21:49

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